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 Now that he's retired, NPR newsman emeritus Carl Kasell has lots of time to do fun things, like help this public radio fan pop the question. I hope you're getting to do some fun things this summer, too. Read on for some worthwhile listening suggestions.
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KGOU's Tornado Project Investigates Aid Funds
 KGOU's Oklahoma Tornado Project has partnered with Oklahoma Watch for a series of investigative reports on federal funding coming into Oklahoma to aid victims of the May 2013 storms. Those reports are available from the KGOU archives, in case you missed any. Don't miss the final reports in the series, coming up next week, beginning on Monday, July 28 during Morning Edition. These final reports pertain to aid from the Small Business Administration to individuals and businesses claiming damage from the storms and some surprising findings.
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KGOU Stream Now Available in iTunes Radio
It has never been easier to take KGOU with you wherever you go -- if you are an iTunes customer, you can now listen in iTunes Radio.  Listen to the KGOU audio stream from your iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac or PC, or Apple TV through iTunes Radio, as well as through our website. Be sure to add KGOU to your personal "My Stations" list for easy return listening. It's part of our strategy to be available wherever you are, and to grow our listening audience, too.
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Rehm, Tippett Receive National Humanities Medal
 Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show, and Krista Tippett, host of On Being, have been named recipients of 2013 National Humanities Medals, to be presented by President Barack Obama at the White House on Monday, July 28.  The National Humanities Medal honors individuals or groups whose work has "deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities, broadened our citizens' engagement with the humanities, or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to important resources in the humanities". Recipients are selected by the President in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Humanities. See the other honorees and more about the medal.
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This Sunday - America Abroad: Global Water Scarcity
 The word drought is familiar to us -- California, Africa and south Asia are all facing severe water issues. From squandering precious resources to conservation to sustainable use, America Abroad: Global Water Scarcity will examine the use of groundwater worldwide on the Sunday Radio Matinee July 27 at 12 noon.
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Oklahoma Voices: 2013 OKC Storytelling Festival
 Storytelling is at the core of the human experience; it's how we convey who we are, how we feel, and why we do the things we do. For over 30 years, the Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival has served to entertain and enlighten the public on the art of professional storytelling. Monday on Oklahoma Voices, KGOU will have highlights of the 2013 event, with stories from Patrick Ball, Judith Black, and Barbara McBride-Smith. Tune in Monday, July 28 at 11 a.m. on KGOU.
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National Contest: Design a Tote Bag 
Who knows tote bags better than public radio fans? Protect My Public Media, the advocacy group striving to protect public funding for the public media system, is asking for help in designing their first official tote bag. The winning designer will receive an iPad mini and, of course, a bag featuring their work. Submissions need to be in by Aug. 1; you can follow along at #ToteContest.
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Ticket Giveaway ~ Classic Godzilla with RiffTrax
 The stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 are coming back to select movie theaters nationwide to take on a movie that they've been eagerly awaiting, Godzilla! No, not the latest remake featuring our favorite giant mutant lizard, but the Golden Raspberry Award-winning 1998 version, starring the one and only Ferris Beuller (Matthew Broderick, of course). Join Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett of RiffTrax.com through the magic of satellite cinema. Fathom Events presents this unique entertainment experience on Thursday, Aug. 14 at Norman's Spotlight 14, Tinseltown USA, and Quail Springs Cinema. KGOU has free passes to give away, and you can enter our drawing for your chance to win! |
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